Bill > HB0777

This bill enacts the "Tennessee Public Participation Act," which creates a process by which a person may petition a court to dismiss a legal action that is based on the person's exercise of the right to free speech, right to petition, or right of association. The bill amends Title 20 of the Tennessee Code Annotated and outlines the specific provisions and procedures for filing and responding to such petitions, as well as the standards for courts to apply in evaluating them. The bill also addresses the award of costs, fees, and other relief, and clarifies the scope and limitations of the act. The bill is intended to encourage and safeguard the constitutional rights of persons to participate in government and speak freely, while also protecting the rights of persons to file meritorious lawsuits.

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